Hi there, Venice is fine to paddle, go early in the morning in the canals and leave the lagoon for the afternoon. No toxicity observed last year in May. But may change later in summer when water heats up. Traffic is busy may be (we are used to Rotterdam kind of traffic), so take good care. Ralph's ten commandments may keep you alive. Italian lakes are fantastic, locals keep warning about sudden high force winds, general safety for lakes does apply!!! And do not forget to enjoy the italian kitchen!. By the way, about the Germany post from Sandy, our (Dutch) paddling season has already started! Water temp. is not too high, but we had no real winter. Happy paddling! Diana and Nico-Dirk Rotterdam, Holland *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Apr 03 2000 - 23:22:17 PDT
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